How to Dial In "Kill Me Quickly" by Thrice - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kill Me Quickly"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From The Illusion of Safety (2002). The Illusion of Safety is the second studio album by American rock band Thrice, released on February 5, 2002 through Sub City Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Thrice's other songs from The Illusion of Safety, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Kill Me Quickly" Tone
What guitar did Thrice use on "Kill Me Quickly"?
The guitar on "Kill Me Quickly" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Kill Me Quickly" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 8. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Kill Me Quickly" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kill Me Quickly" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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